SOCLI Natural Hydraulic Lime (NHL)- 25kg
Price range: £14.96 through £18.99
NHL Lime is used for:
• Building / Brick or Stone Laying
• Rendering
• Plastering
• Internal & External Use
Natural Hydraulic Lime is a lime-based product and will produce less CO2 emissions during production than Portland Cement.
SOCLI NHL Lime is a high-quality building lime in white and beige that complies with EN 459-1 standards. It is ideal for restoration and new construction, especially for projects that use natural materials and those focused on eco-construction construction.
Key Properties:
• Highly breathable: Promotes vapor permeability and healthy gas exchange within wall structures.
• User-friendly: Forms soft, creamy mortars that are easy to mix and apply.
• Strong adhesion: Bonds excellently to a wide range of substrates.
• Durable performance: Offers strength appropriate for masonry work and limecrete applications.
• Traditionally trusted: Perfect for producing traditional mortars, making it especially valued in the rehabilitation of old buildings and heritage conservation.
Advantages:
• 100% Natural: Free from synthetic additives, ideal for sustainable construction.
• Smooth and Easy to Work: Fine texture ensures excellent handling and application.
• Versatile Use: Perfect for both masonry work and lime concrete applications.
• Heritage-Friendly: Specially suited for the restoration of historic buildings and monuments
Suggested Mix Consumption for a 25kg bag
| Colour | White, Beige |
|---|---|
| Grade | NHL 2, NHL 3.5, NHL 5 |
FAQs
Chaux Socli Natural Hydraulic Lime NHL 2 FAQs
What is Chaux Socli NHL 2?
Chaux Socli NHL 2 is a low-strength natural hydraulic lime designed for use with soft and historic masonry. It offers high vapour permeability and flexibility, making it ideal for breathable construction and conservation work.
What is NHL 2 used for?
NHL 2 is typically used for:
• Internal lime plasters and base coats
• Pointing soft stone and early brickwork
• Conservation and listed building repairs
• Sheltered external applications
Is Chaux Socli NHL 2 breathable?
Yes. NHL 2 is highly vapour permeable, allowing moisture to move freely through the wall structure and reducing the risk of trapped damp.
Can NHL 2 be used externally?
Yes, but only in low-exposure or sheltered conditions. It is not recommended for highly exposed elevations.
Is NHL 2 suitable for historic buildings?
Yes. NHL 2 is commonly specified for heritage and listed buildings due to its softness, flexibility and compatibility with traditional masonry.
Chaux Socli Natural Hydraulic Lime NHL 3.5 FAQs
What is Chaux Socli NHL 3.5?
Chaux Socli NHL 3.5 is a medium-strength natural hydraulic lime suitable for a wide range of internal and external applications.
What is NHL 3.5 used for?
NHL 3.5 is commonly used for:
• External pointing and masonry mortars
• External lime renders
• Internal base coats and plasters
• General lime construction work
Is NHL 3.5 suitable for UK weather conditions?
Yes. NHL 3.5 offers a good balance of strength, durability and breathability, making it suitable for most UK exposure zones.
Is NHL 3.5 breathable?
Yes. While stronger than NHL 2, NHL 3.5 remains vapour permeable and suitable for breathable wall constructions.
Is NHL 3.5 suitable for renovation projects?
Yes. NHL 3.5 is widely used in both renovation and new build projects where a breathable, durable lime mortar or render is required.
Renoblanche Natural Hydraulic Lime NHL 3.5 White FAQs
What is Renoblanche NHL 3.5 White?
Renoblanche NHL 3.5 White is a white natural hydraulic lime with the same technical performance as standard NHL 3.5, but with a lighter and more consistent colour.
What is Renoblanche NHL 3.5 White used for?
It is typically used for:
• Decorative pointing and exposed finishes
• Light-coloured lime mortars and renders
• Architectural and heritage projects
• Situations where colour consistency is important
Does Renoblanche NHL 3.5 White perform the same as standard NHL 3.5?
Yes. The difference is aesthetic rather than structural. Performance, strength and breathability are equivalent to standard NHL 3.5.
Can Renoblanche NHL 3.5 White be pigmented?
Yes. It can be pigmented using compatible mineral pigments to achieve lighter or more controlled colour finishes.
Is Renoblanche suitable for external use?
Yes. It is suitable for external pointing and rendering in most exposure zones when correctly specified.
Renobat Natural Hydraulic Lime NHL 5 FAQs
What is Renobat NHL 5?
Renobat NHL 5 is a high-strength natural hydraulic lime designed for demanding and exposed applications.
What is NHL 5 used for?
NHL 5 is typically used for:
• Highly exposed external masonry
• Structural or load-bearing masonry
• Plinths and external walls
• Coastal or severe weather environments
Is NHL 5 breathable?
Yes, but it is less vapour permeable than NHL 2 or NHL 3.5. It should only be used where higher strength is required.
Can NHL 5 be used on historic masonry?
Generally no. NHL 5 is often too strong for soft or historic substrates and may cause long-term damage if incorrectly specified.
When should NHL 5 be specified?
NHL 5 should be specified where exposure, durability and strength are the primary requirements, and where the substrate is capable of accommodating a stronger mortar.